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A road in Blackpool was closed in both directions after a car smashed into a garden wall.

Emergency services were called to a collision in Warbreck Hill Road at approximately 6.45pm on Thursday (September 21).

Pictures from the scene show a red Toyota smashed into a pole, causing it to fall into the road.

A number of police and firefighters attended the incident, with eyewitnesses also reporting an air ambulance landed near the scene.

A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: “Please be aware that Warbreck Hill Road is currently closed between the junctions of Bispham Road and Leys Road due to a road traffic collision.

“We’re working to reopen this as soon as possible

“Many thanks for your patience.”

Heavy traffic was building on Holyoake Avenue following the road closure.

Car crash closes Warbreck Hill Road in Blackpool as air ambulance spotted landing near scene